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In 1912, Lurline Matson met Bill Roth and the two fell in love at first sight. Lurline’s father opposed the marriage and required Bill to prove himself worthy by working his way up in the Matson company. This portrait, painted in 1912, was commissioned as a bridal portrait before their wedding in 1914. Label
Lurline Matson Roth was painted by Swedish artist Bror Kronstrand in 1912. Lurline’s father was Swedish, and may have hosted Kronstrand during his two years in America.
In 1912, Lurline Matson met Bill Roth and the two fell in love at first sight. Lurline’s father opposed the marriage and required Bill to prove himself worthy by working his way up in the Matson company (spoiler alert, he later became president of the company).
This bridal portrait, painted before her wedding, is typical of the era with its romantic, soft look. Edwardian and French ‘Belle Époque’ brides had access to photos, so painted portraits like this one were reserved for the wealthy.
